{"id":1471,"date":"2026-05-11T07:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T07:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/?p=1471"},"modified":"2026-05-11T22:38:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T22:38:15","slug":"whats-it-like-to-live-in-swindon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dy36-2.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/whats-it-like-to-live-in-swindon\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s it like to live in Swindon?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A former market town dating back to Saxon times, the thriving Wiltshire city of Swindon \u2013 once a powerhouse of the industrial revolution \u2013 has successfully managed to navigate the tricky post-war slump in heavy industry, attracting the knowledge-based sector and some of the highest average incomes in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the M4 on its doorstep, Swindon is well connected to major hubs such as Bristol, Reading, Oxford and Bath, all of which are only 30-35 miles drive. Swindon\u2019s proximity to London, situated just 78 miles away, also makes the city an excellent base from commuters drawn by competitive house prices and the stunning Cotswolds countryside. And with big business like Nationwide and Dyson on the doorstep, Swindon is definitely one to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are still on the fence, here are some more reasons to decide whether it&#8217;s time to snap up a Swindon postcode.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transport links<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the main Great Western Railway line between Bristol and London Paddington, Swindon is served by multiple, fast daily inter-city services, with London Paddington a 55-minute journey and Bristol just 22 minutes away. Kemble, known as the gateway to the Cotswolds, can also be reached in less than 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swindon also has a number of coach and bus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swindonbus.co.uk\/\">services<\/a> travelling throughout the city and beyond with links to neighbouring towns and cities like Oxford, Bristol and Reading. Swindon also offers a number of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.swindonweb.com\/index.asp?m=11&amp;s=1456&amp;ss=1464\">cycling<\/a> routes for commuters on two wheels and beautiful countryside jaunts just a short ride away via the off-road <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustrans.org.uk\/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network\/route-45\/\">National Cycle Route 45<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swindon\u2019s location north of the M4 motorway means the city also offers easy access to the South West and Wales by car. Two motorway exits, Junction 15 (Swindon East) and Junction 16 (Swindon West) provide easy access to and from Swindon. To reach the Cotswolds and the West Midlands, take the A419 trunk road that runs along the city&#8217;s eastern edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not for the faint of heart (or steering wheel), Swindon is also famous for its so-called Magic Roundabout, although there is no sign of Zebedee and as the UK&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/news.bbc.co.uk\/1\/hi\/scotland\/glasgow_and_west\/8382506.stm\">fourth scariest junction<\/a> it provides a very different type of trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Schools<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swindon is home to 53 primary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk\/\">schools<\/a> and 11 secondary schools. Popular choices include <a href=\"https:\/\/thecroft.swindon.sch.uk\/\">The Croft Primary School<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk\/\">Drove Primary School<\/a>. For secondary schools, local parents rate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridgewayschool.com\/\">The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College<\/a> or faith school <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjosephscollege.net\/\">St Joseph&#8217;s Catholic College<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uplandsschool.org.uk\/\">Uplands School<\/a> also offers an impressive SEND curriculum and support for students with a range of learning difficulties and additional complex needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In terms of higher education, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newcollege.ac.uk\/\">New College Swindon<\/a> offers a wide selection of full and part time courses in everything from art and design to civil engineering and computing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brookes.ac.uk\/about-brookes\/contacts-maps-and-campuses\/swindon-campus\">Oxford Brookes University<\/a> also has a campus in Swindon that provides multiple healthcare related courses.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For younger members of the family, there are a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.totalswindon.com\/lifestyle\/nurseries-in-swindon\/\">nurseries<\/a> spread across the city and a broad range of baby and toddler groups and activities on offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leisure and amenities&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A shopper\u2019s paradise, Swindon offers a fully pedestrianised high street with a mix of boutique and big name retailers, the charming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisoldtown.com\/\">Old Town<\/a>, which offers a range of independent caf\u00e9s, bars and shops and several major retail destinations, including the popular <a href=\"https:\/\/designeroutletswindon.com\/\">Swindon Designer Outlet<\/a> housed in the Grade II listed buildings of the Great Western Railway Works. Shoppers can also explore The Brunel Shopping Centre, Orbital Shopping Park and Greenbridge Retail &amp; Leisure Park, all offering an excellent range of retail and leisure options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are a keen foodie or just looking for a casual place to enjoy a mouth-watering meal, you can do it all in Swindon thanks to an impressive range of dining options from Italian and Greek to Asian and traditional British cuisines. Peruse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurants-g187049-Swindon_Wiltshire_England.html\">TripAdvisor<\/a>\u2019s guide to eating out in Swindon for more inspiration.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A number of gyms keep the residents of Swindon fit, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidlloyd.co.uk\/clubs\/swindon\/\">David Lloyd<\/a> being a popular choice for its state-of-the-art equipment, cr\u00e8che and kids&#8217; club. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.better.org.uk\/leisure-centre\/swindon\/the-link-centre\">Link Centre<\/a> is great for a skate, swim or trampoline session, or you can hit the lanes at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenpin.co.uk\/our-locations\/swindon\/\">Tenpin Swindon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well worth a rainy-day visit are the award-winning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steam-museum.org.uk\/\">Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway<\/a> and Swindon&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museumofcomputing.org.uk\/\">Museum of Computing<\/a>, which both do exactly what they say on the tin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a fresh air fix, head outdoors to the impressive 260 acre <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lydiardpark.org.uk\/\">Lydiard Park<\/a> \u2013 which includes the always fun treetop <a href=\"https:\/\/jungleparc.co.uk\/\">Jungle Parc<\/a> \u2013 Swindon\u2019s beautiful Victorian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatbritishgardens.co.uk\/england\/item\/town-gardens.html\">Old Town Gardens<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swindon.gov.uk\/info\/20077\/parks_and_open_spaces\/487\/coate_water_park\">Coate Water Country Park<\/a>. And with the stunning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswolds.com\/\">Cotswold villages<\/a> on your doorstep there has never been a better excuse for a stroll and obligatory afternoon tea!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lydiard-park-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lydiard-park-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lydiard-park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lydiard-park-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lydiard-park-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lydiard-park.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Above: Lydiard Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&#8217;s on?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swindon is no stranger to a festival. Annual highlights include the long-running Swindon Festival of Literature, the colourful Swindon and Wiltshire Pride, and the growing Swinterfest live music festival, alongside a packed calendar of arts, music and community events held throughout the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/swindontheatres.co.uk\/Online\/\">Wyvern Theatre<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.totalswindon.com\/entertainment\/swindon-arts-centre\/\">Arts Centre<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/swindonmuseumandartgallery.org.uk\/\">Swindon Museum and Art Gallery<\/a> offer regular productions and exhibitions for performing arts lovers and sports fans can support local heroes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swindon-speedway.com\/\">Swindon Robins Speedway Team<\/a> and league two football team <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swindontownfc.co.uk\/\">Swindon Town Football Club<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an up-to-date list of events that take place in Swindon, Head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitswindon.org.uk\/events\/\">Visit Swindon<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.totalswindon.com\/events\/all\/\">Total Swindon<\/a> websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safety &amp; Crime<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are considering a move to Swindon, you&#8217;ll be happy to know that the city has been voted one of the safest places to live in the UK. Swindon takes the safety of its residents seriously, with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saferswindon.org.uk\/\">Swindon Community Safety Partnership<\/a> made up of Swindon Borough Council, Wiltshire Police, Wiltshire Fire and Rescue, South Western Ambulance Service and the Police Crime Commissioner. Swindon was also one of the first cities to introduce a business improvement district (BID) in 2007 and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swindonbid.co.uk\/\">Swindon BID<\/a> remains a successful business led initiative of nearly 500 local businesses working with local authorities and other partners to ensure a safe and welcoming town centre in Swindon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thinking of moving to <\/strong>Swindon<strong>?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on property prices in Swindon, as well as a list of estate agents in the area, be sure to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/estate-agents-in\/swindon\/\">The Agent Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A former market town dating back to Saxon times, the thriving Wiltshire city of Swindon \u2013 once a powerhouse of the industrial revolution \u2013 has successfully managed to navigate the tricky post-war slump in heavy industry, attracting the knowledge-based sector and some of the highest average incomes in the country. 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